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S450 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,653 mi
Last recorded24,653 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 24,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 23,265 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 23,256 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,432 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,293 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 22,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,248 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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S450 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S450 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S450 TVR?

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What year was S450 TVR registered?

S450 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S450 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 TVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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